What Happened on April 1, 1919

Historical Events

  • Stanley Cup Final, Seattle Ice Arena, Seattle, WA: With Montreal Canadiens (NHL) & Seattle Metropolitans (PCHA) tied at 2-2-1, trophy not awarded due to worldwide flu epidemic
  • The influential Bauhaus School opens in Weimar, Germany, headed by architect Walter Gropius teaching painting, sculpture, architecture, and design [1]

Famous Birthdays

  • Joseph Murray, American surgeon, Nobel laureate, (d. 2012)

About April 1, 1919

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 105 years and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries